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written statement limitation

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Section 38(4) Consumer Protection Act 2019 | Limitation for Written Statement Begins Only Upon Receipt of Complete Complaint with Annexures : Uttarakhand State CDRC
Case Law Analysis
|Uttarakhand High Court

Section 38(4) Consumer Protection Act 2019 | Limitation for Written Statement Begins Only Upon Receipt of Complete Complaint with Annexures : Uttarakhand State CDRC

Uttarakhand State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission rules that the 45-day limitation period for filing a written statement under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 commences only after the respondent receives the complete complaint along with all annexures. The ruling underscores procedural fairness, preventing prejudice to respondents who receive incomplete notices.

Section 38(1) Consumer Protection Act 2019 | Written Statement Beyond 45 Days Must Be Struck Off as Legally Invalid : Uttarakhand SCDRC
Case Law Analysis
|Uttarakhand High Court

Section 38(1) Consumer Protection Act 2019 | Written Statement Beyond 45 Days Must Be Struck Off as Legally Invalid : Uttarakhand SCDRC

Uttarakhand State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission rules that written statements filed beyond the 45-day statutory limit under Section 38(1) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 are non-maintainable and must be struck off, even if the complainant does not object. This sets a strict procedural precedent for consumer forums, impacting respondents' default compliance with filing deadlines.

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